The force returned with them to Coomassie.
The next day, some scouts brought in the news that the enemy had again concentrated, and their numbers had been raised to four thousand by their junction with another fighting tribe.

Kofia was in command, and a big war camp had been established some twelve miles away on the Berekum road.

Berekum itself, which was a hundred and forty miles to the north, was reported to be invested, and had asked for help but, as so large an Ashanti force was near at hand, no men could be spared for the purpose.
A column twelve hundred strong, with five guns, and every available man in the garrison who could carry a gun, moved out early on the 29th, to give battle.

It was followed by a supply column, and the bulk of the carriers.
Nine miles were accomplished without any opposition.

Then a small Adansi outpost retired on their approach.